Learn how to use the conditional if + present tense, future/present tense in Spanish
To express the possibility of something happening in the future depending on a condition that has a high probability of being met, we use these structures with the conjunction si (if):
Si (if) +present tense, ... present tense
Si (if) +present tense, ... simple future tense
Using the present or future tense in the main clause does not change the meaning of the sentence.
Have a look and listen to these examples:
Also bear in mind that the order can also be altered: the main clause can come before the condition clause without changing the meaning:
Important note:
"Si" is never followed by El Presente de Subjuntivo in this hypothetical context. This would be incorrect:
Si me concentre, terminaré el trabajo pronto.
If I concentrate, I will finish the job soon.
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